Author Bio:
I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
2:01 In that book do you have a favorite character?
3:03 In the book do you have a favorite scene you wrote?
5:41 Do you have a least favorite character?
6:15 Was there a part of the book that was challenging to write?
7:37 How do you pick the character to be in the next series?
13:18 How would you describe your writing style, how do you think its evolved over time?
16:34 How do you handle criticism or negativity towards your books? Has it changed how your writing style is?
20:28 How do you celebrate all the amazing reviews?
22:47 How do you celebrate your book launches?
27:09 Do you have signings scheduled for this year?
32:02 Could you tell us more about “Outside the Wire”, for those that do not know?
36:38 Do you have a giant plot board?
46:28 Where is the best place for readers and our listeners to find your books and connect with you?

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Author Bio
Danila Botha was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and grew up in Toronto.
She is the author of acclaimed short story collections For All the Men (and Some of the Women) I've Known and Got No Secrets. Her debut novel, Too Much on the Inside, was recently shortlisted for the 2016 Relit Award. It also won a Book Excellence Award for Contemporary Novel. She is currently working on a new novel, and on a new collection of short stories. She will be teaching at the Humber School for Writers in Spring 2017.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:24 What are your books about?
4:27 What inspired you to write your book?
6:51 Who are your books for?
8:20 How long have you been writing?
11:26 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
13:24 what do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
14:56 What is your favorite writing snack and drink?
15:31 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
16:37 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
19:21 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
20:07 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
23:05 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
24:17 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book?
30:28 Where is the best place for readers to find your books?

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Author Bio:
Born in the black dirt farmland of the Midwest, I have lived in the mountain- rimmed world of Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1985. My studio is here, where I work every day.

Painting has been my first art, which became twinned with writing in 1996. Now I paint and write books, finding that a visual language alongside a spoken one only deepens the story.

The stories are all about the human journeys, of birth, of death, of longing and love. They ask and show- Who we are, what we may be, the mystery and the exact beauty of life. When I began this new art of visual literature, I invoked Beatrix Potter and William Blake as my work's god parents. Think of Potter's careful observation, insightful whimsy and Blake's transcendent spirit. The visible and the invisible are of equal shaping inspiration.

The first story of my ongoing Passage Way Books is Madison's Descent, which began, literally, at the moment when my niece Madison Page was born, and then was given insight by my first visit to Ireland. The majesty of birth, the wonder of a land that is ancient and ever-fresh called me to imagine my own myth story- of birth.

I still paint for my gallery, my exhibition place of many years, the extraordinary Owings Gallery, Santa Fe. I still go to Ireland to work and to be at home, as often as possible.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:49 What are your books about?
5:46 What inspired you to write your books?
8:00 Who are your books for?
10:44 How long have you been writing?
13:08 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
14:57 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
16:42 What is your favorite writing snack or drink?
17:47 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
21:21 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
23:24 What books did you grow up reading?
28:35 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
30:59 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book?
36:00 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you?

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About Monica Hansen
Monica Hansen is the Founder and host of The Graceful Warrior Podcast. She is passionate about helping others to see the significance and application of the armor of God in our daily lives. She has been listen as #16 and #21 in the top Christian podcasts in Good pods.

Monica is the author of the sought after book- Captured by His Heart. A profound collection of poems between her as the writer and her heart as she discovers God's true Love for her. Through the book the Lord God healed her of past trauma and PTSD. Her book can be found on amazon and Barnes & Noble as e-book or paperback.

Monica is also a 7year Army Veteran. She has deployments to Saudi, Iraq, Cuba, Somalia and a humanitarian effort Hurricane Andrew in Florida.

Some of her favorite things to do are four wheelin' with her husband deep in the Idaho mountain trails, playing PS5 with her son. In her quiet time she loves to be in the garden singing to the Lord and having a conversation with the King of the Earth, Jesus.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:14 What is your book about?
3:06 What inspired you to write your book?
4:44 Who is your book for?
5:50 How long have you been writing?
6:50 What is your schedule like when you are writing?
7:28 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
8:00 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
8:36 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
9:50 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
10:46 What books did you grow up reading?
11:22 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
12:28 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
13:14 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
15:20 Any additional comments?
16:02 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Brian Latimer is a college professor and part-time satirist that corrupts young minds to think critically and question authority. He likes to poke fun at the absurdity of academia because it's funny that people who hold multiple fancy pieces of paper still can't do simple things they should have learned in elementary school. Hence, he is in the middle of writing a book series about how bizarre people with PhDs really are. When not in front of the classroom, Brian conducts research, plays old video games, and flings himself down flights of stairs for fun.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:02 What is your book about?
4:05 What inspired you to write your book?
7:14 Who are your books for?
8:26 How long have you been writing and what made you really start?
10:17 What is your schedule when you are writing a book?
11:56 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
12:57 Do you have a favorite snack or drink?
13:43 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
17:00 Are there any books or writers that inspired you to become an author?
19:02 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
21:00 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
23:10 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again?
25:00 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
28:06 Any additional comments?
29:13 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Tenia Davis is an accomplished Human Resources and Recruitment professional with a distinguished record of leadership in executive positions at top-tier organizations such as Harpo Productions (The Oprah Winfrey Show), iManage, Johnson Publishing Company, and Raise. With an exceptional track record of driving operational excellence, Tenia has successfully managed complex practices, standards, and regulations not only for talent acquisition and HR but also for multiple departments of large international corporations while managing day-to-day administration.

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timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:45 What are your books about?
2:22 What inspired you to write your books?
3:58 Who are your books for?
5:38 How long have you been writing?
6:48 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
8:14 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
9:20 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
9:55 What books do you personally enjoy reading?
10:43 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
12:21 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
13:13 Now as an adult, do you have a favorite series or author?
15:02 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
16:26 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
17:49 What would you tell someone in Grad school writing their thesis or dissertation?
20:34 Any additional comments?
21:44 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Sean Patrick Bridges is an award-winning screenwriter and film producer. He graduated from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany. He’s been a Finalist and Semi-Finalist for the Nicholl Fellowship. Had a project invited to the Sundance Institute. He’s produced and directed two documentary short-subjects in the Caribbean.

He’s written novels, screenplays, short stories and produced audiobooks. He’s appeared as some form of Law Enforcement in a few TV episodes and film. And he’s worked on various projects with Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios.

He’s the owner of Audible Parade Productions in the Texas Hill Country. Their latest audio story is TRIPLE SIX, a five-episode presentation.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:21 What is your book about?
1:51 What inspired you to write your book?
2:41 Who is your book for?
3:53 how long have you been writing? What made you really start?
4:49 What is your schedule like when you are writing?
6:30 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
9:05 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
9:55 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
12:30 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
14:53 What books did you grow up reading and did you have an all-time favorite?
17:00 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite series or authors?
19:35 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
21:30 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book?
27:05 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Delphine McClelland was born in Statesville, North Carolina where she is a graduate of Statesville Senior High School. After graduating from high school she took her dreams and passions to Knoxville, Tennessee where she attended and graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in Anthropology. Her career path was set until life happened and on the advice of a co-worker she took her passion for reading and channeled it into writing her first novel Dark Obsessions.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:31 What is your book about?
1:27 What inspired you to write your own book?
2:28 Who are your books for?
3:16 How long have you been writing?
4:19 What is your schedule like when writing?
4:54 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
5:42 What is your favorite writing snack or drink?
6:24 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
6:39 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
7:18 What book did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
8:01 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
8:45 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
9:09 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
10:41 Any additional comments?
10:55 Where is the best place for our readers to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.

He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" saga, the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture book "The Ring of Truth," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", several business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."

When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book. And thus, "The Electric Boy" was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write. From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.

He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy. In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more. The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.

Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, C.S. Lewis, and Stephen King.

Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling.

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Author Bio
Chris now lives in Belfast with his family, after spending the 8 years in Dubai, where he ran a Mobile App development company. On his return from South America in 1981 he took over the family furniture shop in Belfast, which he transformed into a successful property business. During the financial crash in 2010, the Ulster Bank took over his property business; he self litigated and got his properties back. The journey still impacts on his life after 40 years. He now works with Jeff Arditti from North Carolina selling furniture around the world, and in Dubai Chris and his family lived on a 47ft sailing yacht, which they sailed regularly. His hobbies include sailing and flying, and he even built his own airplane. He still has his Moto Guzzi Le Mans, and some years ago he rode it to Moscow with his future wife, Julie,.

He continues to go the wrong way, whenever he can, and he still wants to ride to Australia. Chris is married with two children.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:35 What is your book about?
5:12 What inspired you to write your book?
6:16 Who is your book for?
6:43 How long have you been writing?
9:11 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
9:52 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
10:39 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
11:20 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
12:16 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
13:04 Now as an adult are there any books or authors you enjoy?
14:28 Do you have any advice for someone starting to read again?
15:09 What advice would you offer to someone writing their own book?
19:11 Any additional comments?
20:11 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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